wheel JEEP COMPASS 2015 1.G User Guide

▫Using This Feature.....................288
▫Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons....................289
▫Play Mode..........................289
▫List Or Browse Mode...................291
▫Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA).......293
!STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS......294
▫Radio Operation......................295
▫CD Player...........................295
!CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE...........296
!RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . . .296
!CLIMATE CONTROLS...................297
▫Manual Heating And Air Conditioning......297
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped.........................301
▫Operating Tips.......................306
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The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine off immediately and call an autho-
rized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to
look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
18. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed
Control System is ON.
19. 4WD Indicator — If Equipped
This light indicates the vehicle is in the 4-Wheel Drive
mode.
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maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a
TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
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•Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the
ESC system will be ON, even if it was turned off
previously.
•The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds
will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the
maneuver that caused the ESC activation.
28. 4WD! Warning Light — If Equipped
This light monitors the 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
system. The light will come on, for a bulb
check, when the ignition key is turned to the
ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long
as three seconds.
When lit solid:There is a 4WD system fault. 4WD
performance will be at a reduced level. Service the 4WD
system soon.
When blinking:The 4WD system is temporarily dis-
abled due to overload condition.
29. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display — If Equipped
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the EVIC messages.
For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)”.
30. Hill Descent Indicator — If Equipped
The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the
4WD Lock switch is activated and the trans-
mission range indicator is in LOW or REVERSE
position (Off-Road Mode).
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STEP Button
Push the STEP button located on the steering wheel to
scroll through sub menus (i.e., Temperature, Trip Func-
tions: Odometer, Trip A, Trip B).
RESET Button
To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the
ON position, then push and hold the RESET button
located on the steering wheel.
The following displays can be reset or changed:
•Trip A
•Trip B
Trip Odometer (ODO)
This display shows the distance traveled since the last
reset. Push and release the STEP button on the instru-
ment cluster to switch from odometer, to Trip A or Trip B.
Trip A
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last
reset.
Trip B
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last
reset.
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The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
MENU Button
Push and release the MENU button to scroll
through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Warn-
ings, Timer, Units, System, Personal Settings)
or to exit submenus.
COMPASS Button
Push and release the COMPASS button to
display one of eight compass readings and the
outside temperature or to exit sub-menus.
RIGHT/SELECT Button
Push and release the RIGHT/SELECT button
for access to main menus, submenus or to
select a personal setting in the setup menu.
DOWN Button
Push and release the DOWN button to scroll
downward through the submenus.
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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•RNDbutton (available on sales code RES radio only):
Pushing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and
Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod® or external USB
device, or push the VR button and say#Shuffle ON#or
#Shuffle Off.#If theRNDicon is showing on the radio
display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pushing any of the buttons described
below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables
scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the
audio device.
TUNEcontrol knob: TheTUNEcontrol knob functions in
a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio device
or external USB device.
•Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclockwise
(backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the
track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be
played is highlighted on the radio display, push the
TUNEcontrol knob to select and start playing the
track. Turning theTUNEcontrol knob fast will scroll
through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay
in updating the information on the radio display may
be noticeable.
During all List modes, the iPod® displays all lists in
“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of
the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclockwise)
to get to the track faster.
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Next Track
Use the SEEK UP button, or push the VR button on the
radio and say “Next Track,” to jump to the next music
track on your cellular phone.
Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or push the VR button on
the radio and say “Previous Track,” to jump to the
previous music track on your cellular phone.
Browse
Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth® Streaming
Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is
playing will display info.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
Remote Sound System Controls
(Back View Of Steering Wheel)
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!AUTOSTICK® (SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION)......................337
▫Operation...........................337
▫AutoStick® (CVT).....................339
▫Operation...........................339
!FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED.........................341
!ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS................342
!OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS...............342
▫When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The
4WD Lock Lever Engaged...............343
▫Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand..........343
▫Hill Climbing........................345
▫Driving Through Water.................348
▫After Driving Off-Road.................350
!POWER STEERING.....................351
▫Power Steering Fluid Check..............352
!PARKING BRAKE......................353
!BRAKE SYSTEM.......................355
!ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .356
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............356
▫Traction Control System (TCS)............359
▫Brake Assist System (BAS)...............359
▫Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..........360
▫Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped . . .361
▫Hill Start Assist (HSA).................362
▫Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..........364
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▫ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC OFF Indicator Light............368
!TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION.............369
▫Tire Markings........................369
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)...........373
▫Tire Terminology And Definitions..........374
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........375
!TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION........380
▫Tire Pressure........................380
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................381
▫Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .382
▫Radial Ply Tires......................383
▫All Season Tires — If Equipped............384
▫Summer Or Three Season Tires —
If Equipped..........................384
▫Snow Tires..........................385
▫Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel — If Equipped...............385
▫Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped........386
▫Full Size Spare — If Equipped............386
▫Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped.........387
▫Tire Spinning........................388
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................388
▫Life Of Tire.........................389
▫Replacement Tires.....................390
!TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES).......391
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